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CitizenKane

CitizenKane

So no one would forget Blythe and Thulin, Burch saw to it that a small memorial was erected in remembrance of them.

"They gave their lives for this little community," Burch said. "The least we could do is recognize them. That's my feeling anyway Correction- The town council voted to have a Memorial erected. Burch is to busy giving himself a pat on the back thru out this article. Truth be told, the only reason he was the mayor of little Ruthton, MN is because nobody else wanted the job. Keeping it real.

teacherinmarshall

commonman--I don't think that the article gives the father and son "publicity," and I certainly don't think that it gives them any glory.

Remembering this ugly moment of our local history helps shed light on the TRAGEDY they brought about in a way that might actually help prevent future tragedy, rather than encouraging similar tragedies.

commonman

I don't agree with giving these two nutcases any publicity. The kid was a screw up and his father was worthless as a parent. I'm tired of any press given to losers. I hope they rot in hell. Any future installments will only encourage future acts ala columbine.

merioncooper

Really good, Jenny. And you debunked the theory that this was a farm crisis symbol right away, which was important to do. Some tried to paint it that way, but it was not. It was more a story about father, son and a lot of weird psychological and personal dynamics.